Log in and Log out

To work with data stored in a vault, you must log into the vault database that is located on the Autodesk Data Management Server. You must have a data management server account to log into a vault. Contact the administrator of your vault for your account information and server location.

Stand-Alone Vault Client–Log In and Log Out

Your log in settings can be saved so that you are automatically logged in to the vault the next time.

Note: In Vault Professional, an administrator can create an account with credentials unique to the data server or by importing a Windows Active Directory account. By using an Active Directory account, you can log in using your Windows account credentials.

You must log in using a unique user name and password assigned by the administrator. If an account has not been set up for you, contact your administrator.

  1. This option is available only in Autodesk Vault Professional. If you have a Microsoft Windows Active Directory account, you can log into the Autodesk data management server using your Microsoft Windows user account credentials. Select Windows Account from the Authentication drop-down menu.
    • Windows Authentication is available only for Active Directory domains.
    • If you are not using Windows Authentication, then you must have a valid Autodesk data management server account.
      • Note: If Windows Authentication is turned on, the User Name field displays the domain name combined with the Windows user name. Neither the user name nor the password can be changed.
  2. If you did use the Windows Authentication option in the first step, enter the user name and password assigned to you by your system administrator.
  3. Enter the name of the computer where the server is installed, for example, SERVERNAME. If you do not know the name of the server, contact your administrator.
  4. Enter the name of the vault to which you have access. The names of the last several vaults that have been accessed are retained in the drop-down list. You can select the name of the vault from the list or click the expansion button to see the complete list of previously accessed databases. If you do not know the name of the vault, contact your administrator.
  5. Select the Automatically login next session check box to sign in automatically next time.
  6. Click OK.
    7. Note: If you are the system administrator or you are using the client application and the server on a single computer, log in using the following default values:
User Name: Administrator
Password: <empty>
Server: <SERVERNAME>
Vault: Vault

Stand-Alone Vault Client–Log Out

When you are done working in a vault or need to log into a different vault, log out of the Autodesk data management server.

  1. Select File > Log Out.
  2. In the Log Out Was Successful dialog box:
    • Click Close.
    • Click Log In to log back into Autodesk data management server.

Log in and Out of a Vault Video

This video shows you how to log in and out of a vault using the Vault Client.

AutoCAD Vault Add-in–Log In and Log Out

Working with a vault allows files to be safely stored and tracks versions of your projects and files. To work with a vault, you must log into the Autodesk Vault Server. If a vault has not been set up, contact your vault administrator. To ensure a secure working environment, it is important to have unique users accounts.

Use the Log into Vault command to open and switch between vaults, users, and servers.

Access:

  • In the Vault ribbon, click Log In.
  • At the command line, type vltlogin, and then press Enter.

User name

Enter the user name assigned to you by your system administrator.

Password

Enter the password assigned to you by your system administrator.

Server

Enter the name of the computer where the vault server is installed, for example, SERVERNAME. If you do not know the name of the vault server, contact your system administrator.

Vault

Specifies the name of the vault database you want to log into. If you do not know the name of the vault database, contact your system administrator.

Automatically log in next session

Sets the option to automatically log in to the specified vault without being prompted to enter User name, Password, Server and Database.

Windows Authentication

Sets the option to log into the data management server using Microsoft Windows user account credentials. For more information on Microsoft Windows authentication, see the server console help.

OK

Completes the log in to the vault operations you specified and closes the dialog box.

Cancel

Cancels the log in to the vault operation and closes the dialog box.

Use the Log into Vault command to open and switch between vaults, users, and servers.

  1. Use one of following methods for logging into the vault:
    • In the Vault ribbon, click Log In.
    • At the command line, type vltlogin, and then press Enter.
  2. Enter the user name assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  3. Enter the password assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  4. Enter the name of the computer where the server is installed, for example, SERVERNAME. If you do not know the name of the Vault server, contact your system administrator.
  5. Enter the name of the vault database you want to log into.
  6. Select the Automatically login next session check box to sign in automatically next time.
  7. If you have a Microsoft Windows Active Directory account, you can log into the Autodesk Vault Server using your Microsoft Windows user account credentials. Turn on the Windows Authentication check box.
    Note: This option applies only to Autodesk Vault Professional.
    • Windows Authentication is available only for Active Directory domains.
    • If you are not using Windows Authentication, then you must have a valid Autodesk Vault Server account.
    Note: If Windows Authentication is turned on, the User Name field displays the domain name combined with the Windows user name. Neither the user name nor the password can be changed.
  8. Click OK.

If you do not know the name of the database to log on to, your user name, or your password, contact your vault system administrator.

AutoCAD Vault Add-in–Log Out

Use the Log out of the Vault Command to log out of the vault and halt any vault-related services that may be running in the background. The vault-related commands no longer appear in the context menus, and the vault status icons are no longer visible in the External References palette when you are logged out of the vault.

  1. The Log out of the vault command is only available when you are logged in. Access the log out command from any of the following locations:
    • In the Vault ribbon, click Log Out.
    • At the command line, type vltlogout, and then press Enter.
  2. In the Log Out Was Successful dialog box:
    • Click Close.
    • Click Log In to log back into the vault.
Note: If you do not know the name of the database to log on to, your user name, or your password, contact your vault system administrator.

Inventor Vault Add-in–Log In and Log Out

To work with a vault in Autodesk Inventor, log into the server in Autodesk Inventor to which you have access. You must have an account established for you to log into the vault. It is important to log into the server with a unique user name and password assigned by the server administrator to maintain a secure working environment. Contact the administrator of your server for your account information and server location.

You can specify separate servers for vault and content center using Application Menu > Vault ►Connection Options. The default setting is Use a single server for content and vault. We recommend that if you work in a large workgroup, store content center and vault files on separate servers to optimize performance.

Note: Your log in settings can be saved so that you are automatically logged in to the vault the next time you start Autodesk Inventor. 

If a vault was not set up or you are not sure of the vault server and database names, contact your vault administrator.

Log into Vault

  1. Select Log In on the Vault ribbon to log in to the Autodesk Data Management Server.
  2. In the Log in dialog box, enter the user name and password assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  3. Enter the name of the computer where the server is installed.
  4. Enter the name of the database to which you have access. The names of the last several databases that were accessed are retained in the drop-down list. You can select the name of the database from the list or click the expansion button to see the complete list of previously accessed databases. If you do not know the name of the database, contact your administrator.
  5. Select the Automatically login next session check box to sign into the server automatically the next time you start Autodesk Inventor.
  6. Click OK.
Note: If you are not using Autodesk Vault, and need to access the Content Center libraries to locate and place a library part or feature into a document, select Content Center library read-only user to continue.

Configure Separate Servers for Log In

    You can specify separate servers for Vault and Content Center by following these steps.
    Tip: Autodesk recommends that if you work in a large workgroup, store Content Center and Vault files on separate servers to optimize performance.
  1. Inside the Inventor Application Options dialog, make sure that Inventor is configured to use Vault for Content Center Libraries.
  2. In the Inventor Application menu, select Content Center Log In.
  3. On the Content Center Log in dialog set the server for the Content Center Libraries.
  4. Go to  Application Menu ► Vault Server ► Log In.

  5. Log into Vault.

Inventor Vault Add-in–Log Out

Logging out of Autodesk Data Management Server closes your connection to a vault. You can log back into the same vault using the same account or a different account or log into a different vault.

Note: Your account information can be saved so that you are automatically logged in to the vault the next time. 

When you are done working in a vault or need to log into a different vault, log out of Autodesk Data Management Server.

  1. Select Log Out on the Vault Ribbon.
  2. In the Log Out Was Successful dialog box:
    • Click Close.
    • Click Log In to log back into Autodesk Data Management Server.

Vault Office Add-in–Log In and Log Out

To work with files that are stored in the vault, you must log into the vault database. If a vault has not been set up, contact your vault administrator.

Note: It is important to log into the vault with a unique user name and password assigned by the vault administrator. The vault provides no protection against multiple simultaneous logins of the same user account.
  1. Select File > Vault > Login.

    For Office 2007 and Office 2010, select Log In from the Autodesk Vault ribbon.

  2. In the Welcome dialog box, click Log In.
    Note: To turn off the Welcome dialog box so that it is not displayed each time you log in, turn off "Show this dialog at startup".
  3. Enter the user name and password assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  4. Enter the name of the computer where the server is installed, for example, SERVERNAME. If you do not know the name of the server, contact your administrator.
  5. Enter the name of the vault to which you have access. The names of the last several vaults that have been accessed are retained in the drop-down list. You can select the name of the vault from the list or click the expansion button to see the complete list of previously accessed vaults. If you do not know the name of the vault, contact your administrator.
  6. Select the Automatically login next session check box to sign in automatically next time.
  7. If you have a Microsoft Windows Active Directory account, you can log into the Autodesk Data Management Server using your Microsoft Windows user account credentials. Turn on the Windows Authentication check box.
    • Windows Authentication is available only for Active Directory domains.
    • If you are not using Windows Authentication, then you must have a valid Autodesk Data Management Server account.
    • This option is not available for Autodesk Vault Basic.
      Note: If Windows Authentication is turned on, the User Name field displays the domain name combined with the Windows user name. Neither the user name nor the password can be changed.
  8. Click OK.

Vault Office Add-in–Log Out

When you finish working with a vault, log out.

  • Select Log Out from the Vault ribbon.
  • The Log out was successful dialog box indicates that you are no longer logged into the vault. Click Close to completely exit the vault, or Click Log In... to log back into the vault.

Outlook Vault Add-in–Log In and Log Out

To work with files that are stored in the vault, you must log into the vault database. If a vault has not been set up, contact your vault administrator.

Note: It is important to log into the vault with a unique user name and password assigned by the vault administrator. The vault provides no protection against multiple simultaneous logins of the same user account.
  1. Select Log In from the Vault ribbon.
  2. Enter the user name and password assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  3. Enter the name of the computer where the server is installed, for example, SERVERNAME. If you do not know the name of the server, contact your administrator.
  4. Enter the name of the database to which you have access. The names of the last several databases that have been accessed are retained in the drop-down list. You can select the name of the database from the list or click the expansion button to see the complete list of previously accessed databases. If you do not know the name of the database, contact your administrator.
  5. Select the Automatically login next session check box to sign in automatically next time.
  6. If you have a Microsoft Windows Active Directory account, you can log into the Autodesk Data Management Server using your Microsoft Windows user account credentials. Turn on the Windows Authentication check box.
    • Windows Authentication is available only for Active Directory domains.
    • If you are not using Windows Authentication, then you must have a valid Autodesk Data Management Server account.
    • This option is not available for Autodesk Vault Basic.
      Note: If Windows Authentication is turned on, the User Name field displays the domain name combined with the Windows user name. Neither the user name nor the password can be changed.
  7. Click OK.

Outlook Vault Add-in–Log Out

When you finish working with a vault, log out.

  • Select Log Out from the Vault ribbon.
  • The Log out was successful dialog box indicates that you are no longer logged into the vault. Click Close to completely exit the vault, or Click Log In... to log back into the vault.

Revit Vault Add-in–Log In and Log Out

Working with a vault allows files to be safely stored and tracks versions of your projects and files. To work with a vault, you must log into the Autodesk Vault Server. If a vault has not been set up, contact your vault administrator. To ensure a secure working environment, it is important to have unique user accounts.

Use the Log into Vault command to open and switch between vaults, users, and servers.

Access Click Log In on the Vault Ribbon. 

User name

Enter the user name assigned to you by your system administrator.

Password

Enter the password assigned to you by your system administrator.

Server

Enter the name of the computer where the vault server is installed, for example, SERVERNAME. If you do not know the name of the vault server, contact your system administrator.

Vault

Specifies the name of the vault database you want to log into. If you do not know the name of the vault database, contact your system administrator.

Automatically log in next session

Sets the option to automatically log in to the specified vault without being prompted to enter User name, Password, Server and Database.

Windows Authentication

Sets the option to log into the data management server using Microsoft Windows user account credentials. For more information on Microsoft Windows authentication, see the server console help.

OK

Completes the log in to the vault operations you specified and closes the dialog box.

Cancel

Cancels the log in to the vault operation and closes the dialog box.

Use the Log into Vault command to open and switch between vaults, users, and servers.

Log into Vault

  1. In the Vault ribbon, click Log In.

  2. Enter the user name assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  3. Enter the password assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  4. Enter the name of the computer where the server is installed, for example, SERVERNAME. If you do not know the name of the Vault server, contact your system administrator.
  5. Enter the name of the Vault database you want to log into.
  6. Select the Automatically login next session check box to sign in automatically next time.
  7. If you have a Microsoft Windows Active Directory account, you can log into the Autodesk Vault Server using your Microsoft Windows user account credentials. Turn on the Windows Authentication check box.
    Note: This option is available only in Autodesk Vault Professional.
    • Windows Authentication is available only for Active Directory domains.
    • If you are not using Windows Authentication, then you must have a valid Autodesk Vault Server account.
    Note: If Windows Authentication is turned on, the User Name field displays the domain name combined with the Windows user name. Neither the user name nor the password can be changed.
  8. Click OK.

If you do not know the name of the database to log on to, your user name, or your password, contact your vault system administrator.

Revit Vault Add-in–Log Out

Use the Log Out command on the Revit Vault ribbon to log out of the vault. 

Note: The Log Out command is only available when you are logged into a vault.

Log Out of Vault

  1. Go to the Revit Vault ribbon and click Log Out.
  2. In the Log Out Was Successful dialog box:
    • Click Close.
    • Click Log In to log back into the vault.
Note: If you do not know the name of the database to log into, your user name, or your password, contact your Vault system administrator.
Note:  While logged out, the automatic update to Vault will not occur with the Revit command Synchronize with Central.

All Other Add-ins–Log In and Log Out

Note: If a vault was not set up or you are not sure of the vault server and database names, contact your vault administrator.
  1. Select Log In on the Vault ribbon to log in to the Vault Server.
  2. In the Log in dialog box, enter the user name and password assigned to you by your vault administrator.
  3. Enter the name of the computer where the server is installed.
  4. Enter the name of the vault to which you have access. The names of the last several vaults that were accessed are retained in the drop-down list. You can select the name of the vault from the list or click the expansion button to see the complete list of previously accessed vaults. If you do not know the name of the vault, contact your administrator.
  5. Select the Automatically login next session check box to sign into the server automatically the next time you start the application.

All Other Vault Add-ins–Log Out

Logging out of the Vault Server closes your connection to a vault. You can log back into the same vault using the same account or a different account or log into a different vault.

Note: Your account information can be saved so that you are automatically logged in to the vault the next time.

When you are done working in a vault or need to log into a different vault, log out of the Vault Server.

  1. Select Log Out on the Autodesk Vault Ribbon.
  2. In the Log Out Was Successful dialog box:
    • Click Close.
    • Click Log In to log back into Vault Server.

Parent topic: Essential Vault Skills